IBPA Publishing University 2025

Joylynn M. Ross is a 30+ year literary industry professional and the CEO of Path To Publishing, Co-founder of Path To Connections, and President of PTP Press. Joylynn has served on every corner of the publishing world and literary industry map. From self-published and traditionally published author, to literary agent securing book deals for her clients with major and indie publishers, to working with and for major and indie publishers as an acquisitions editor, ghostwriter, and freelance editor, to starting her own literary service provider firm and traditional publishing imprint; Joylynn has partnered with, connected to, and formed an amazing team of publishing experts and industry professionals she works with that allows her to serve writers and authors, and share her expertise at the highest level possible.

From the inception of Joylynn's brand, she has married her literary and publishing expertise with her experience as a business subject matter expert, helping publishers and authors (indie and traditional/small and large) achieve writing, publishing, literary, and financial literary success, as well as helping entrepreneurs and business owners achieve their measure of success as well.

Nominated for SBA (Small Business Administration) Microenterprise of the Year for 2025, as well as continuing its A+ Better Business Bureau rating, Path To Publishing and its sister brands continue to remain a priceless gem and jewel in their perspective industries and communities. But more importantly, having achieved the highest level of business certifications (local, state, national, and government certifications) they educate all their clients on the value of certifications, as well as how to leverage, optimize, maximize, and monetize them.

Regardless of our many brands, they all cohesively connect at the root of one cause, purpose, and focus; storytelling.